LOS PASEOS AQUATIC CLUB
A summer swim team for kids ages 5-18 in San Jose, California

CALLING ALL PENGUINS FOR 2026

Important CHAMPS Information, Spaghetti Dinner 7/15, Banquet 7/17

Jul 15, 2022 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

We are so excited to see all of our Penguins swimming at Champs tomorrow! Please read below for important Champs information.

**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**

Meet Details:

  • Location: Gunderson High School, 622 Gaundabert Lane, San Jose, CA  95136
  • AM Check in for 11 and over: 6:45am
  • PM Check in for 10 and under: 12:15pm

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
  • If a parent volunteer cannot check in by their designated check in time, please text Cecie at 408-910-5611.

Meet Timeline 11 & Overs – AM Session:

  • 6:45am: Swimmers 11 and over check in
  • 7:00am: Parent Volunteer check in for AM session
  • 7:00 – 7:45am: Warm-Ups (Lanes 3 & 4)
  • 8:00am: Races Begin
  • 12:00 – 1:00pm: Break -> 11 and over leave and 10 and under arrive.
  • No spirit relays are scheduled for the 11 and over meet.
  • Families with swimmers in the AM session may not arrive on campus before 6:30am. The gates will open at 6:30am.

Meet Timeline 10 & Unders – PM Session:

  • 12:15pm: Swimmers 10 and under check in
  • 12:30pm: Parent Volunteer check in for PM session
  • 12:30 – 1:00pm: Warm-Ups (Lanes 3 & 4)
  • 1:00pm: Races Begin
  • 4:00pm: Meet Ends (approx.)
  • Coach and Parent Relays at the end of 10 and under meet.
  • Families with swimmers in the afternoon session may not arrive on campus until after 12:30pm.

Champs Slides from Spirit Night:

  • To view the Champs presentation slides from Spirit Night, please click Here.

Space Concerns at Champs:

  • Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.
  • LPAC will set up 10 Team EZ Ups for our Penguins and Families.
  • Families will NOT be permitted to set up their own EZ Ups.
  • Space is very limited at Gunderson, so plan to squeeze in tight!
  • When the morning session ends and the afternoon session begins, the LPAC EZ Ups will remain in place, to shelter our team.
  • Families with swimmers only in the morning session, will need to leave when it concludes, to make room for families in the afternoon session.
  • Food Trucks will be on site:
    • Tea-Up, Waffle Amore, 3 Hermanos – Breakfast burritos and lunch offerings
  • Big buddies will not be available to help little buddies get to their events, so parents will need to stay on top of their children.
  • No photography or videography in the locker rooms or bathrooms.
  • No photography or videography from the diving end of the pool. Parents must film and take pictures from the opposite end of the pool.
  • All high point awards will be celebrated at the Banquet.
  • Go PENGUINS! Just like at dual meets, improvement counts for 50% of the score at Champs. Every Penguin can make a difference!

Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th

SPAGHETTI DINNER POT LUCK

High School aged swimmers, who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older, are invited to “carbo-load” with their teammates at the Spaghetti Dinner. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.

Details

  • Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
  • Time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by car decorating with buddies. Everyone is invited to decorate cars to show their Penguin Pride.
  • Location: Los Paseos Clubhouse
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Judy Seps

Car Decorating

  • Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 pm
  • Location: The Church Parking Lot, closest to the pool parking lot

End of Season Banquet on July 17th Payments for Additional Meals are Due!

Banquet Details

Today is your FINAL opportunity to pay for your additional Banquet meals. Turn your checks in to the Activities folder or complete your Zelle transfers NOW! We will not be accepting payments at the door.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

 

 

**Today is Your Last Chance to Sign Up for CHAMPS Volunteer Shifts!** Spaghetti Dinner Correction.

Jul 12, 2022 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

With Champs being a split event, it is more important than ever, that EVERY family take on a volunteer position. Everyone is expected to have a job. We need to present our complete volunteer assignment list to the VCSL Board on Wednesday, July 13th. If you do not sign up by today, you will be assigned a volunteer position.

CHAMPS Volunteer Sign Ups

*SPAGHETTI DINNER CORRECTION*

We apologize for the confusion, but the Spaghetti Dinner is open to High School aged swimmers only. This means swimmers who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.

Details

  • Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
  • Time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by car decorating with buddies. Everyone is invited to decorate cars to show their Penguin Pride.
  • Location: Los Paseos Clubhouse
  • Cost: None
  • Volunteers: We need parents to set up, bring food or drinks, serve, and/or help with clean-up. Sign up to help at the Spaghetti Dinner using the button below.
  • Contact: Judy Seps

Car Decorating

  • Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 pm
  • Location: The Church Parking Lot, closest to the pool parking lot
Spaghetti Dinner Volunteer Signups

 

CHAMPS, Spirit Night on Thursday 7/14, Spaghetti Dinner 7/15, Banquet Payments Due, Spirit Week!

Jul 11, 2022 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great swimming on Saturday! The Penguins defeated the Silver Creek Sharks with a final score of LPAC 113.4 and Silver Creek 109.6. Meet results have been posted to the Silver Creek page on the website and ribbons are in the family files.

Thank you for your flexibility with the parking, sprinklers, and timing/recording at the Silver Creek meet. The LPAC Board is proud of our community spirit!

This is our final week of the season. Make sure you come to practice every day, as we prepare for Champs!

**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**

Meet Details:

  • Location: Gunderson High School, 622 Gaundabert Lane, San Jose, CA  95136
  • Swimmers age 11 and up, race during the morning session.
  • Swimmers age 10 and under, race during the afternoon session.
  • More details will be given out at Spirit Night!

 

 

 

 

 

Space Concerns at Champs:

  • LPAC will set up 10 Team EZ Ups for our Penguins and Families.
  • Families will NOT be permitted to set up their own EZ Ups.
  • Space is very limited at Gunderson, so plan to squeeze in tight!
  • When the morning session ends and the afternoon session begins, the LPAC EZ Ups will remain in place, to shelter our team.
  • Families with swimmers only in the morning session, will need to leave when it concludes, to make room for families in the afternoon session.
  • Big buddies will not be available to help little buddies get to their events, so parents will need to stay on top of their children.
  • Go PENGUINS! Just like at dual meets, improvement counts for 50% of the score at Champs. Every Penguin can make a difference!

Sign up for your volunteer shift NOW!

Parents are required to sign up for a volunteer shift during your child’s swim session. If you have children swimming in both the morning and afternoon, you need to sign up for a volunteer shift during both morning and afternoon sessions.

CHAMPS Volunteer Sign Ups

Spirit Night on Thursday, July 14th Attendance is Mandatory!

Parents and Penguins are required to attend Spirit Night to learn about the New Champs Setup. 

Details

  • Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
  • Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 150 Bernal Rd. San Jose, CA 95139
    • Park in the back parking lot, closest to the pool, on Via Ramada.
    • Enter the church through either of the glass doors in the back parking lot.
  • No alcohol is permitted on the premises.
  • Pizza and drinks will be served for the kids, starting at 6:30pm.
  • **IMPORTANT** Parents will be receiving final details on Champs and voting on new LPAC Governing Board Members.
  • The kids will also be voting for new swimmer reps and making posters for Champs.
  • Swim-a-Thon prizes and awards will be given out.
  • Slideshow: Spirit Night will conclude with a slideshow, celebrating the season and energizing the team to do their best at Champs!
  • Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask to keep our swimmers healthy before Champs.  

Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th

SPAGHETTI DINNER POT LUCK

The night before Champs, all High School aged swimmers, who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older, are invited to “carbo-load” with their teammates at the LPAC Spaghetti Dinner Pot Luck. We also decorate cars to show our penguin pride. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.

Details

  • Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
  • Time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by car decorating with buddies. Everyone is invited to decorate cars to show their Penguin Pride.
  • Location: Los Paseos Clubhouse
  • Cost: None
  • Volunteers: We need parents to set up, bring food or drinks, serve, and/or help with clean-up. Sign up to help at the Spaghetti Dinner using the button below.
  • Contact: Judy Seps

Car Decorating

  • Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 pm
  • Location: The Church Parking Lot, closest to the pool parking lot
Spaghetti Dinner Volunteer Signups

End of Season Banquet on July 17th Payments for Additional Meals are Due!

Banquet Details

Many families that registered for additional Banquet meals have not paid yet. Turn your checks in to the Activities folder or complete your Zelle transfers ASAP! The final deadline for payment is Friday, July 15th. We will not be accepting payments at the door.

SPIRIT WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY, July 11th

Every day this week, show up to practice in each of the following themes, as we gear up for Champs!

Crazy Hair Monday

Come to practice, showing us your wildest hairstyles! We can’t wait to see who’s hair is the craziest!

 

 

 

Pajama Day Tuesday

Roll out of bed in your pajamas and come to practice! But remember, you still gotta swim.

 

Sports Jersey Wednesday

Wear your favorite sports jersey! Who is your favorite team?

 

 

Thuperhero Thursday

Dress up like a superhero! Aquaman, Spiderman, Batman, and the list goes on. Who will you be?

 

 

Penguin Spirt Friday

This is the final practice of the season. Show your Penguin spirit!

 

 

End of Season Gifts for Coaches

We are creating end of season gifts for our coaches. Feel free to contribute any amount of funds, and sign the coaches cards!  Look for Judy Seps at the following meet and activities:

  • Spirit Night, July 14th
  • Spaghetti Dinner, July 15th

Gifts and cards will be presented to the coaches at the LPAC Banquet!

LPAC Governing Board Elections

The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

 

 

 

PENGUINS WANTED!

 

If you live in the Los Paseos neighborhood and love to swim, we would love to have you on our team!

Joining LPAC

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

 

https://nexthomelifestyles.com/

Brad Gill with NextHome Lifestyles: Gold Level Sponsor since 2022

Become a Sponsor

ABOUT LPAC

Los Paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a non-profit organization that has served the Los Paseos community for over 50 years.

As a family-oriented summer swim team, LPAC provides children in the Los Paseos neighborhood the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment. Team members range in age from 5 to 18 years old.

LPAC is a member of the Valley Cabana Swim League and swims against other cabana teams in San Jose and Los Gatos.

All donations to LPAC are tax-deductible. The team’s Tax ID# is 77‑0453769.